Now that the engine is out: things to do
03-19-2008 | 04:09 PM
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Clean out the ISV valve - coz it's a bitch to do when the engine is 'in' (there ain't a lot of room between the top of the engine and the engine-sound-deadening material.)
Also check the vacuum fitting (the one that looks like a small M-16 rifle) that is on the left side of the engine - at the back. It's the one that usually 'collapses' and causes problems with the operation of the varioram.
Just be careful that you don't *introduce* new problems in your attempt to fix 'existing' ones or perform 'preventative maintenance'. My general philosophy when 'doing maintenance' is "First do no harm". For example: those who have tried to do the "SAI fandango" have, inadvertantly, busted the air-housing into which it sits.
Bon chance!
Gerry
Also check the vacuum fitting (the one that looks like a small M-16 rifle) that is on the left side of the engine - at the back. It's the one that usually 'collapses' and causes problems with the operation of the varioram.
Just be careful that you don't *introduce* new problems in your attempt to fix 'existing' ones or perform 'preventative maintenance'. My general philosophy when 'doing maintenance' is "First do no harm". For example: those who have tried to do the "SAI fandango" have, inadvertantly, busted the air-housing into which it sits.
Bon chance!
Gerry
For the SAI, I did get it off. It was a pain even with the engine out. The check valve was shot. I am going to do the JB Weld and air hose fitting to pressurize the system. I did get one CEL a while back so I think (hope) my SAI issues aren't that bad.
I am just waiting to get my engine stand so that I can get it off the table to get at the ports.
03-19-2008 | 04:09 PM
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